How many total bits are required for a direct-mapped cache with 2^12 blocks (12-bit index), two-word in each block, assuming 64-bit address? Compare this total cache size with the 2^13 words for storage of data as given above.

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How many total bits are required for a direct-mapped cache with 2^12 blocks (12-bit index), two-word in each block, assuming 64-bit address? Compare this total cache size with the 2^13 words for storage of data as given above.

 

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